ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has decided not to play against India in the upcoming World Cup, triggering fresh debate. The decision followed regional security concerns and diplomatic developments. A response from India’s cricket board has now emerged.
Reacting to the decision, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said the Indian board would not comment immediately. He stated that BCCI will wait for communication from the International Cricket Council. According to him, the matter remains under ICC jurisdiction.
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Shukla added that the ICC has emphasised sportsmanship in the issue. He said he agrees with the ICC’s stance. He stressed that decisions should respect international cricket principles.
The situation escalated after Bangladesh raised security concerns about playing in India. Bangladesh requested the ICC to move its T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka. However, the ICC instead included Scotland, leaving concerns unresolved.
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Following this development, the Pakistan government announced solidarity with Bangladesh. It decided Pakistan would not participate in the high-voltage match against India on February 15. The decision adds uncertainty to the World Cup schedule.